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Examination of Common Occupational Hazards among Healthcare Workers in a University Healthcare Center in Southeastern Nigeria
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作者 David Chinaecherem Innocent Chiagoziem Ogazirilem Emerole +11 位作者 Cosmas Nnadozie Ezejindu Ugonma Winnie Dozie Sophia Ifechidere Obani Anthony Chinonso Uwandu-Uzoma Chidozie Joachim Nwaokoro Mary Ulumma Udeh Stanley Chinedu Eneh Angelica Chinecherem Uwaezuoke Keside Marizu Iwuji Samson Adiaetok Udoewah Promise Nwanyinma Uzowuihe Vivian Chidimma Maduekwe 《Health》 CAS 2022年第8期833-852,共20页
Background: Healthcare workers are challenged by an imposing group of occupational hazards. These hazards include exposure to biological and non-biological hazards like ionizing radiation, stress, injury, infectious a... Background: Healthcare workers are challenged by an imposing group of occupational hazards. These hazards include exposure to biological and non-biological hazards like ionizing radiation, stress, injury, infectious agents, and chemicals. The aim of this study was to assess common occupational hazards among health workers at the Department of Health Services (DHS), Federal University of Technology, Owerri. Methods: A hospital-based cross-sectional study design was employed for the study, and a self-administered questionnaire was used for data collection. The SPSS Version 22.0 software was used for the analysis of the descriptive statistics obtained from the study. This study included both clinical and non-clinical health workers. A purposive sampling technique was used in recruiting a total of 94 respondents who participated in the study from September 2020 to April 2021. Results: A total of 94 respondents who participated in the study and among the participants, 33.3% (31) of the respondents were aged 31 - 40 years, and the majority of the health workers, 43.6% (41) had stayed between 1 - 5 years. Also, 92.6% (87) of the health workers have heard of occupational hazards. The study showed that 84.0% (79) of health workers had good knowledge of common occupational hazards. Biological hazards among health workers are 47.9% (45) cuts and wounds, 29.8% (28) direct contact with contaminated specimens/hazardous materials, and 26.6% (26) sharp related injuries, while for non-biological hazards, 44.7% (42) have slipped, tripped or fallen, and 35.1% (33) have been stressed. Common safety measures include 86.2% (81) washing their hands regularly;78.7% (74) using hand gloves;and 85.1% (80) agreeing they use face masks. Conclusion: Despite good knowledge of occupational hazards, participants at DHS were faced with certain hazards. It is recommended that the university, government, and policymakers revise and implement actions to provide health workers at DHS with equipment to encourage safety in work activity. 展开更多
关键词 hazards occupational hazards Health Workers KNOWLEDGE Safety Risk
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Research Progress on the Occupational Hazards and Protective Measures of Emergency Department Nurses
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作者 Dongyun Chen Bing Lv Rongyan Liu 《Journal of Clinical and Nursing Research》 2022年第2期134-138,共5页
The emergency department is a department that is crucial for medical institutions.It is mainly responsible for rescuing critically ill patients and dealing with all kinds of public health emergencies.There are signifi... The emergency department is a department that is crucial for medical institutions.It is mainly responsible for rescuing critically ill patients and dealing with all kinds of public health emergencies.There are significant differences in the working environment and working mode between the nurses in emergency departments and those of other departments.They tend to come into contact with various occupational risk factors,resulting in high incidence of occupational hazards and accidental injuries.Therefore,it is necessary to analyze the common occupational risk factors of nurses in the emergency department and propose protective measures to ensure that these nurses are able to provide nursing services safely and effectively. 展开更多
关键词 Emergency department NURSE occupational hazards PROTECT
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Occupational Hazards, Safety and Hygienic Practices among Timber Workers in a South Eastern State, Nigeria
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作者 Kevin C. Diwe Chukwuma B. Duru +6 位作者 Anthony C. Iwu Irene A. Merenu Kenechi A. Uwakwe Uche R. Oluoha Tope B. Ogunniyan Ugochukwu C. Madubueze Ikechi Ohale 《Occupational Diseases and Environmental Medicine》 2016年第3期63-71,共10页
Background: Timber workers, especially in developing countries, are faced with challenges of prevention and control of work place hazards and illnesses. Objective: To determine the awareness of occupational hazards, e... Background: Timber workers, especially in developing countries, are faced with challenges of prevention and control of work place hazards and illnesses. Objective: To determine the awareness of occupational hazards, effects, safety and hygienic practices among timber workers in a South Eastern State in Nigeria. Methods: A cross sectional descriptive design that used the total population of timber workers involved in the processing and marketing of wood in three major timber markets in a South Eastern State in Nigeria. Data was collected using a pretested semistructured questionnaire. Descriptive analyses were done with frequencies and summary statistics. Results: The majority of the respondents were aware of the hazardous nature of wood dust (96%) and their main source of awareness was from personal experiences (55%). In spite of the fact that the predominant hazard effects in the majority were nose, throat irritation and cough (33%), the majority were of the opinion that the respirator was not important. Only 13% of the respondents that use personal protective equipment (PPE) always use them and the main reason for not using PPE is forgetfulness (38%). Proper hygiene and sanitation was poorly practiced, as all respondents indiscriminately disposed of waste wood (100%) and about one third (33%) did not have a bath after work each day. Conclusion: Timber workers in our environment are faced with increased risks of diseases, accidents and challenges of protection and safety. As a consequence, there is a need for proper education and enforcement of consistent use of the different protective devices. 展开更多
关键词 Knowledge ATTITUDE Practice occupational Hazard Timber Worker IMO NIGERIA
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Lung Function Impairment among Gasoline Attendants: A Cross-Sectional Study
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作者 Emmanuel Obazee Henry Aiwuyo +8 位作者 Anthony Kweki Tinuade Obazee Tinuade Obazee John Osarenkhoe Uche Agboje Beatrice Torere Nosakhare Ilerhunmwuwa Uchenna Amaechi Gabriel Alugba 《Open Journal of Ecology》 2023年第3期48-63,共16页
Background: Occupational health is an important consideration, especially for people that work in an environment with pollutants. Gasoline attendants are individuals that work in filling stations. They are constantly ... Background: Occupational health is an important consideration, especially for people that work in an environment with pollutants. Gasoline attendants are individuals that work in filling stations. They are constantly exposed to gasoline fumes and automobile engine products from vehicle exhaust. This increases the risk of acute and chronic respiratory diseases and carcinogenesis among them. The risk of health complications tends to increase with the duration of exposure. The study aimed to determine the proportion of gasoline attendants with lung function impairment. Methods and Materials: Two hundred and eight eligible participants were recruited for this study. A cross-sectional analytical study was carried out in Esan West local government area of Edo state, Nigeria. The study was carried out for a period of six months from December 2015 to May 2016. A questionnaire was used to obtain information on demographic characteristics, work history, mode of exposure and duration of exposure to petrol fumes. Lung function was assessed using a DTspiro spirometer (Model POP 10. Serial no 110843-005);also the anthropometric parameters of the respondent were measured. Statistical analysis was done using IBM SPSS version 20.0. Frequency and percentages were used to present categorical data. The mean and standard deviation of continuous variables were calculated and compared using the student’s t-test. The criteria of significant association were assumed for a p-value less than 0.05. Results: A total of one hundred and forty petrol pump attendants and one hundred and forty controls participated in this study. The mean age for petrol pump attendants was 24 ± 3.1 years and 23 ± 2.8 years for the control group. There were no significant differences in the gender distribution and anthropometric parameters as observed in this study. The lung impairment pattern observed in this study was obstructive in twelve (8.6%) gasoline pump attendants and restrictive pattern in thirty-nine (27.9%) gasoline pump attendants, while only four (2.9%) had an obstructive pattern and twelve (8.6%) had a restrictive pattern of lung impairment among the control group. This implies that a restrictive pattern was predominant. This study also observed that there was an increase in the number of gasoline pump attendants with declined lung function compared to the control group. Conclusion: Restrictive pattern of lung impairment was more predominant than the obstructive pattern among gasoline pump attendants. As a result, public health interventions should be instituted among these individuals, especially in developing countries. 展开更多
关键词 Lung Function Test Lung Impairment Lung Impairment Pattern Gasoline Attendants occupational hazards Cross-Sectional Study
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Lung Function Impairment among Gasoline Attendants: A Cross-Sectional Study
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作者 Emmanuel Obazee Henry Aiwuyo +8 位作者 Anthony Kweki Tinuade Obazee Tinuade Obazee John Osarenkhoe Uche Agboje Beatrice Torere Nosakhare Ilerhunmwuwa Uchenna Amaechi Gabriel Alugba 《Open Journal of Respiratory Diseases》 2023年第3期48-63,共16页
Background: Occupational health is an important consideration, especially for people that work in an environment with pollutants. Gasoline attendants are individuals that work in filling stations. They are constantly ... Background: Occupational health is an important consideration, especially for people that work in an environment with pollutants. Gasoline attendants are individuals that work in filling stations. They are constantly exposed to gasoline fumes and automobile engine products from vehicle exhaust. This increases the risk of acute and chronic respiratory diseases and carcinogenesis among them. The risk of health complications tends to increase with the duration of exposure. The study aimed to determine the proportion of gasoline attendants with lung function impairment. Methods and Materials: Two hundred and eight eligible participants were recruited for this study. A cross-sectional analytical study was carried out in Esan West local government area of Edo state, Nigeria. The study was carried out for a period of six months from December 2015 to May 2016. A questionnaire was used to obtain information on demographic characteristics, work history, mode of exposure and duration of exposure to petrol fumes. Lung function was assessed using a DTspiro spirometer (Model POP 10. Serial no 110843-005);also the anthropometric parameters of the respondent were measured. Statistical analysis was done using IBM SPSS version 20.0. Frequency and percentages were used to present categorical data. The mean and standard deviation of continuous variables were calculated and compared using the student’s t-test. The criteria of significant association were assumed for a p-value less than 0.05. Results: A total of one hundred and forty petrol pump attendants and one hundred and forty controls participated in this study. The mean age for petrol pump attendants was 24 ± 3.1 years and 23 ± 2.8 years for the control group. There were no significant differences in the gender distribution and anthropometric parameters as observed in this study. The lung impairment pattern observed in this study was obstructive in twelve (8.6%) gasoline pump attendants and restrictive pattern in thirty-nine (27.9%) gasoline pump attendants, while only four (2.9%) had an obstructive pattern and twelve (8.6%) had a restrictive pattern of lung impairment among the control group. This implies that a restrictive pattern was predominant. This study also observed that there was an increase in the number of gasoline pump attendants with declined lung function compared to the control group. Conclusion: Restrictive pattern of lung impairment was more predominant than the obstructive pattern among gasoline pump attendants. As a result, public health interventions should be instituted among these individuals, especially in developing countries. 展开更多
关键词 Lung Function Test Lung Impairment Lung Impairment Pattern Gasoline Attendants occupational hazards Cross-Sectional Study
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